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I'm your typical young mom in many respects: married for almost 4 years, one child under the age of one. As a stay-at-home mom, I spend my time caring for and playing with my daughter, as well as knitting and doing stuff online. Besides writing for Helium,

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Role models or eye candy? The portrayal of female video game characters: 15 of 24
The videogame industry is heavily geared toward the male gamer - more specifically, the teenage male gamer. Videogame developers know that males aged 14 to 22 are more likely to spend their summer paychecks on entertainment. As such, game development and advertising tend to target that specific consumer group. And that's fine... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 152 of 223
One of the biggest issues in our country is the morality and legality of abortion. The pro-choicers and pro-lifers are sharply divided, to the point that I've seen friendships ended over arguments about abortion. And there is no middle ground - if you are pro-choice, you're pro-choice all the way, and if you're pro-life, you ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning The biggest wedding splurges: 9 of 13
There is no better time to go all-out than your wedding day. It's a day of celebration and joy, bringing together two families and honoring the love between two people. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to throw a fabulous party that your guests will be talking about for years, and to feel like royalty for a day. When pla... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Is 4 too old to be breastfed?: 7 of 10
Absolutely not. The World Health Organization recommends that babies be nursed for at LEAST the first two years of life, and thereafter for as long as mother and child are both comfortable with nursing. After the age of 2, the child's nutritional needs should be met with solid foods, but nursing can still be crucial to the ch... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Humor: How to procrastinate like a pro: 7 of 9
So you have a really big project that needs done and you really don't want to do it. Maybe it's your big research paper that's worth half your grade. Maybe it's that Powerpoint presentation that your boss asked you to put together for tomorrow's meeting. Or maybe it's something as basic as that big pile of laundry that's been... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to keep a clean, organized home when you have small children: 16 of 20
I am blessed to be the mother to an energetic 13-month-old daughter. While I love having her around and wouldn't change things for the world, it can be difficult and frustrating trying to keep up with the housework with a toddler in the house. Kids have a way of making messes faster than we can clean them up, and it can be fr... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community What serious girl gamers look for in a video game: 8 of 10
I am a girl gamer. Scratch that - I am a serious girl gamer. Apparently, this makes me nearly invisible to the gaming industry. Games geared toward female players tend to be cutesy, bubblegum-colored fantasy worlds filled with puzzles and pop music but little substance. Now I admit, I like some of those games. They're a bit l... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Eliminating dinner time stress in the family: 4 of 5
In today's busy family, dinnertime can often be a time of stress and commotion, instead of the relaxing family experience that we want it to be. But even the busiest family can eliminate some of the stress of dinnertime by following a few simple guidelines.1. Plan a weekly menuFew things in life are more stressful than coming... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to create and stick to a wedding budget: 21 of 26
When planning a wedding, it is important to first create and stick to a budget. Without a budget, it is easy to find yourself mired in debt with only part of your planning taken care of. With just a little forethought and effort, you can easily create a wedding budget that works with your finances while still affording you th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding How to be a 'breastfeeding militant': 5 of 6
Before I got pregnant with my first child, I vowed that I would never breastfeed any of my future children. Formula was just as good, I thought, and breastfeeding looked so inconvenient.No way. I was not going to let myself be tied down to a baby all the time.Then I got pregnant, and at my first obstetrician appointment my do... More..